Modern Stools
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
ST29 Glazed Stoneware Stool by Pascale Girardin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ST25 Stool designed and produced by Canadian artist Pascale Girardin features a partially glazed stoneware body.
This Functional and decorative object is served as both a stool and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Hand Tailored Fringes Stool Offered in Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The handmade stool draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Italian Designer, Small Ottoman, Mohair, Wood, Italy, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A small blue mohair stool designed and produced in Italy, 1930s.
Reupholstered in brand new mohair fabric.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Mohair
Low Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 30cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Technique: Carved wood. Handm...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
PALECEK Faux Bamboo Bar Height Barstools - Pair C
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of bar height barstools in a Contemporary style by Palecek. Faux bamboo, woven rattan backs & wrapping, blue corduroy fabric upholstered se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
PALECEK Faux Bamboo Bar Height Barstools - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of bar height barstools in a Contemporary style by Palecek. Faux bamboo, woven rattan backs & wrapping, blue corduroy fabric upholstered se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Layout Stool
Located in Toronto, CA
By Studio Super Sunday
Designed By Vincent Le Sauteur
Like a grid, Layout is adaptable and structural in nature to meet the different storage needs of the space. The formal flexibi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Stools
Materials
Ash
Concrete Mushroom Stools, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French concrete mushroom stools from the 1950s. All hand made and hand painted featuring small decorative mushrooms along the base. ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Concrete
2020 Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Bar Stool in Ice Gray / Blue w/ Chrome Base
By Vitra, Jasper Morrison
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL bar stool in ice gray (looks like baby blue). The chair was acquired directly from Vitra, as they recently...
Category
2010s Swiss Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
"Ceppo" Wooden Stool With Carved Slatted Friezes Details
Located in Centro, RS
The "Ceppo" wooden stool with carved slatted/ribbed details is carefully produced in every detail of the design.
It has 4 versions:
1- Seat and base all made from natural Lyptus wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
The Jojo stool. Brazilian Solid Wood and Marquetry Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The charming Jojo stool features a checkered marquetry seat, skillfully crafted with the fine woods Jequitibá and Sucupira. Its sturdy structure is also made of high-quality Jequitib...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Italian modern black Stool Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black Stool Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
tool mod. Spaghetti with rectangular and elastic seat and back made from black scooby threads. The stru...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Dottie Bouclet Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The DOTTIE series adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The multi-purpose DOTTIE ottoman is one of the smallest but mos...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Foam, Fabric
Fuyu Bouclet Cylinder Ottoman
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Fuyu Cylinder Pouf adds an aesthetic atmosphere to many spaces with its modern design, while providing a comfortable seating experience. With its minimalist and compact structure, it...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé, Fabric
1977 Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Upholstered Pedestal Tulip Stool 152S
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1977 vintage Eero Saarinen tulip 152 S pedestal stool, produced by Knoll International. This is a gorgeous original example, which came from a Chicago, Illinois ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
2010s Emeco 1951 Red Counter Stool by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Designworks
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple stools are available, but the price listed is for each stool) 1951 series counter stool, designed by Adrian van Hooydonk from BMW Designworks. T...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Leather Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Swivel Bar Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mary bar stool transcen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Sissi stackable seats in aluminium by altreforme in Limited Edition
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Sissi seats, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas are among the protagonists of this special collection: mirrored finishes that reflected the colors of the sea, Prussian blue ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Mia Rocking Stool Leather White
By Tronk Design
Located in Cincinnati, US
Inspired by a simple medicine ball, the Mia Rocking stool is an elegant solution for someone who wants to improve their posture their posture and core strength. Trade up that unwield...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Mini Sissi stackable seats in aluminium by altreforme in Limited Ed
Located in Calolziocorte (Lecco) Italy, IT
Sissi seats, designed by Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas are among the protagonists of this special collection: mirrored finishes that reflected the colors of the sea, Prussian blue ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
2005 Enea Coma Café Bar Stool by Josep Lluscà for Brayton Int / Coalesse
By Coalesse, Josep Llusca
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Enea Café "Coma" Stool, originally designed by Josep Lluscà for the Spanish brand ENEA in 2002. This example was produced by Brayton International, though are today distri...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Arcus Walnut Stool by Tim Vranken
Located in Geneve, CH
Arcus walnut stool by Tim Vranken
Materials: American Walnut
Dimensions: 30.5 x H 45 cm
Tim Vranken is a Belgian furniture designer who focuses on solid, handmade furniture. Throu...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Walnut
Modern Mary Swivel Bar Stools, Leather Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mary Swivel Bar Stool, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, The Mary bar stool transcen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Inez Counter and Barstool by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez counter stool and barstool by Crump and Kwash
Upholstered seat top / premium foam cushion / solid wood base / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish / 360 degree rotating...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Kartell Max-Beam Modern Acrylic Side Tables by Ludovica + Roberto Palomb, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of geometric Max-Beam side tables by Ludovica + Roberto Palomba for Kartell. These modern transparent smoked grey acrylic side accent tables are also strong enough to use as sto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Acrylic
Pair of Persian Jajim Upholstered Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 21st century storage stools upholstered in vintage Persian Jam kilim rugs. Four available, sold as pairs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Persian Modern Stools
Materials
Wool
Gervasoni Inout 46 Side Table/Stool in Aluminium by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A family of coffee tables made of aluminium in two different sizes, Inout 45/46 have a rectangular shape and are characterised by the particular aluminium finish that creates a mirro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Grey Boucle Upholstered Bar Stools, Set of Four
Located in New York, NY
Four Modern grey boucle upholstered bar stools on tall legs conjoined by an H stretcher.
Dimensions: 42" H x 17" W x 17" D; seat: 31" H.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Repoussé Lotus Drumstool in Copper by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lotus drumstool
Dark antique copper
Hand repoussé
Limited edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditio...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Copper
Italian modern Stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Set of two stools with padded rectangular seat covered in white fabric. The structur...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Set of 8 Exotic Argentine Rosewood Counter Stools from Costantini, Umberto
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Umberto Counter stool is one of Costantini’s best selling original seating designs featuring a modern, low, carved solid wood back with a tight seat.. Available now as shown in w...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
William High Stool
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
William is a high stool designed for quick meals at the kitchen counter, but also for use in a bar context. Its natural elegance comes from the naturalness...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood
2021 Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool in White with Full Cover
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a classic 2021 production Harry Bertoia for Knoll Counter Stool, Model 426C, originally designed in 1952. The piece is fabricated of a wel...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Pair of Contemporary Barstools in Natural Caning
Located in New York, NY
Handmade barstools with a strong craftsmanship presence in the application of cane embracing the padding.
Constructed with a webbed seat and back, and HD foam.
Materials: darkened Sikomoro wood, natural...
Category
2010s European Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
1980s Set of Four Philippe Starck and Aleph Ubik Sarapis Bar Stools by Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Sarapis bar stools, designed by Philippe Starck for his French design firm Aleph Ubik. This design originated in 1986 and the stools were manufactured in Italy ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2000s Knoll / AMAT 3 Jamaica Bar Stools designed by Pepe Cortes 8x Available
By Knoll, Pepe Cortés
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (multiple stools are available, priced individually) Jamaica bar stool, originally designed by Pepe Cortes for AMAT-3 in 1993. These stools are a later Knoll & AMAT-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
Italian modern stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern stools in golden metal and white fabric, 1980s
Set of four stools with padded rectangular seat covered in white fabric. The structu...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
Proportions of Stone Stool by Lee Sisan
Located in Geneve, CH
Proportions of stone stool 01 by Lee Sisan, 2019
Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone
Each piece is made to order and...
Category
2010s South Korean Modern Stools
Materials
Stone, Steel
Slab Coffee Table by Imperfettolab
Located in Geneve, CH
Slab coffee table by Imperfettolab
[2011]
Dimensions: 92 x 80 x H 34.
Materials: Fibreglass.
Available in black and white.
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Who we are? We are a family.
Verter Tu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Fiberglass
Foot Bench in Oak
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
This playful design is part of Project 213A's hand carved wooden "foot series"; inspired by a classic milking stool, this bench comes with three foot shaped legs and one uneven leg. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Oak, Chestnut
High Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: Diameter 30cm x height 40cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. Stained
Designer...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Low Brown Milk Stools
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown milk stools by Bicci de' Medici Studio
Dimensions: diameter 30cm x height 30cm
Materials: Natural wood. Pigment.
Technique: Carved wood. Handmade. Oiled. varnished.
Desi...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Stools
Materials
Wood
Dottie Bouclet Ottoman Pouf
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The DOTTIE series adapts to every living space with its light tones, minimal design, comfort and modular installation. The multi-purpose DOTTIE ottoman is one of the smallest but mos...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Chachacha Pouf by Houtique
By Houtique
Located in Geneve, CH
Chachacha pouf by Houtique
Dimensions: H 45 x D 35 cm
Materials: Upholstery velvet 100% polyester with backing.
345 gr/m^2. 45000 Martindale cycles.
TEAD foam with fibre-covered
All...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet
2017 Maverick Bar Stool by Hoffmann Kahleyss for Karl Friedrich Forster
By KFF
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Maverick Bar Stool, designed by Hoffmann Kahleyss for Karl Friedrich Forster (KFF Design). The piece was designed and manufactured in Germany. It features dark burgundy lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
2013 Hi-Pad Bar Stools by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in Gray Fabric
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (four are available, but priced individually) Hi Pad Stool, designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999. These stools were produced in 2013 and feature a soli...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
Lily Stool, Charcoal Bouclé Stool by Christian Siriano
Located in New York, NY
Made to order bouclé stool designed by Christian Siriano.
Also available in: Ivory bouclé, taupe bouclé, light gray bouclé, dark gray bouclé, char...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Bouclé
2010s Emeco Navy Bar Height Stool in Brushed Aluminum, Model 1006 10+ Available
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Emeco bar stool, Model 1006. This design was originally created in 1944 for the US Navy. While this listing is for a single stool, ...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Aluminum
2010s Babar Upholstered Bar Stool by Simon Pengelly for Arper 10+ Available
By Arper, Simon Pengelly
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Babar bar stool, designed by Simon Pengelly for Arper in 2006 (multiple stools are available, though the price listed is for each stool). This sculptural stool featu...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Steel
2012 Martin Visser for Spectrum SB07 Counter Height Stool in Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (the price listed is for each stool, though multiples stools are available) SB07 counter stool, designed by Martin Visser and produced by Spectrum in The ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mushroom Ottoman in Cream Boucle
Located in Vallejo, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped stool, upholstered in a white colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and s...
Category
2010s American Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chair w/ Rolling Base Black Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive rolling armchair with black leather upholstery. The chair was produced in in 2004 (a couple of them in 2011, though cond...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Stools
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Drumstool w/ Brass Hua Design in Cream Lacquer by Robert Kuo
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drumstool with Brass Hua Design
Cream Lacquer
Antiqued Brass
Hand Repoussé
Limited Edition
Each piece is individually crafted and is unique.
Repoussé is the traditional art of hand...
Category
2010s Modern Stools
Materials
Brass
Pillar Bar Stool 3 Legged Wood and Lacquered, Blue
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Pillar bar stool is made of linden wood and is a completely solid product. It can be used as a bar stool or as a stand where decoration products can be displayed.
A simple 3-l...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Stools
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
2018 Hi Pad Low Stool by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini 6x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (six are available, though priced individually) Hi Pad Low Stool, designed by Jasper Morrison for Cappellini in 1999. It features a solid stain...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of two - Pierre Jeanneret Low Slatted Teak Stools
Located in New York, NY
Pair of unrestored low teak stools from Chandigarh India.
Wood shows signs of age.
Designed by Pierre Jeanneret.
Restoration is available upon req...
Category
1960s Indian Vintage Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
2013 Nendo High Ribbon Bar Stool in Red Lacquered Steel for Cappellini
By Cappellini, Nendo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Nendo High Ribbon Stool, designed by Nendo for Cappellini. Nendo is the name of a collective of professionals, under the guidance of architect Oki Sato. Each stool is const...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal
French Hand-Carved Elm Stool, circa 1960
By Jean Touret
Located in New York City, NY
Hand-Carved Elm Stool, France, c. 1960
Rustic, charming stools. Hand carved and full of beautiful texture and patina.
Priced individually; two available.
Category
20th Century French Modern Stools
Materials
Elm
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